Enter the ethereal space of Shades: Ballet Manila concludes PRIMA season with La Bayadere

A temple dancer’s devotion. A warrior’s divided heart. A priest’s consuming desire. Their story moves between passion and betrayal, life and afterlife. This August, Ballet Manila brings its PRIMA Season to a grand conclusion with the rare full-length staging of Marius Petipa’s timeless classic, La Bayadère, at the Aliw Theater on August 14 at 8 […]

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The New ‘My SM’: How the Filipino Consumer Is Redefining the Mall Experience

Customers continue to be the transformation driver for SM Supermalls. Following undisrupted foot traffic and positive business performance in the first half of 2026, the mall operating arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. has noted three key factors that maintained market interest despite scaled consumption patterns earlier in the year. “Filipinos kept showing up for […]

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The Blackout Zone: SM Cares, CHED Turn Experience Into Understanding

SM Cares, in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), brought The Blackout Zone to the CHED Central Office Auditorium at the Higher Education Development Center Building in Diliman, Quezon City from July 21 to 22, 2026. Developed through SM’s Mall for All drive on inclusivity, the immersive exhibit invited students, educators, and members […]

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Manila’s Cocktail Scene Takes the Spotlight as Torres Brandy Holds Bar Takeover with Global Brand Ambassador Cristobal Cofré

Spanish spirits brand Torres brought its Global Brand Ambassador Cristobal Cofré to the country for an exclusive bar takeover at AKA Day/Night Drinks in Timog, Quezon City last July 24, and at Polilya Craft Beer and Cocktails in Poblacion, Makati last July 25. The Philippines was the renowned bartender’s first stop for his regional tour […]

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The Colorist PH expands its makeup portfolio with its first Filipino brands: Ever Bilena and Careline

The Colorist PH is growing its brand lineup with the addition of Ever Bilena and Careline — the first Filipino brands to join the multi-brand beauty retailer’s shelves in the Philippines. The move broadens The Colorist’s assortment beyond the international labels it’s known for, giving shoppers homegrown color cosmetics to browse and compare alongside global […]

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Big Home and Tech Upgrades are Now Within Reach with Maya Mini Payments at 0% Interest

Upgrading your laptop, replacing an old washing machine, or finally bringing home that new TV doesn’t have to mean paying everything upfront. From August 1 to October 31, 2026, Maya, the country’s leading digital financial services platform, is offering cardholders the opportunity to convert eligible electronics and home appliance purchases made with the Maya Black Credit Card or Landers […]

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